My cultivation techniques can be infinitely fused.

That very day, Qingniang moved into Lu Kun's room, and the next day she came out completely satisfied.

The latter, however, went to the Zhao family dejectedly around noon.

Lu Zheng was already waiting in the front hall.

He didn't go anywhere today; he stayed at the Zhao family's house waiting for news.

As soon as he entered, Zhao Xin grabbed his hand and said, "My dear in-law, we haven't received any news from our captain. How are things on your end?"

Lu Kun coughed lightly and said, "Yesterday a woman came to me and said that her husband died outside the pass. She wanted to take her family and send her husband's body back, but they couldn't get out of the pass. She asked me to take them away with a caravan."

Three men and one woman, and they were also given a thousand taels of silver.

Lu Zheng nodded, guessing that was about right.

Looking at his second uncle, he said, "Then this person should be from the Xuan Yin Sect. But whether it's true or not, I have to go there tonight. I'll find a way to tell then."

He spoke with confidence.

But Zhao Xin had no doubts whatsoever, because in his heart, Lu Zheng was truly capable.

She's only been at the border for a short time, yet she's already affecting her son's career.

In short, he had made up his mind that as long as he clung to this powerful figure, everything would be fine.

"I'll go discuss this matter with the centurion. Second Uncle, you can proceed according to the plan, just like when you come out of seclusion on any other day. Don't let anyone suspect anything," Lu Zheng instructed.

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Although the border troops helped with this matter, the fact that these four people were able to hide until now means they must be highly skilled.

With Xiao Ling around, we can be on the safe side in case anything happens.

Moreover, Lu Zheng will definitely participate in this arrest operation; he can't escape credit. But at the same time, Xiao Ling needs to be involved. She'll only be happy if she feels involved. People from aristocratic families love this kind of thing.

Otherwise, Xiao Ling wouldn't have personally taken action to hunt down the Old Man of Heavenly Secrets.

Therefore, Lu Zheng planned to report this matter to Xiao Ling.

Making this young lady from a prestigious family happy might just bring her some benefits before she knows it.

Xiao Ling values ​​her reputation, but she also wants to get the benefits herself—a win-win situation.

Inside the Hundred Cavalry Commandery's encampment, Xiao Ling, unusually, didn't check intelligence today. Instead, she practiced her martial arts in the courtyard. A curved blade was impervious to water as she wielded it. Her agile and graceful figure under the sun was truly irresistible.

Lu Zheng stood to the side, having watched for almost the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

It was noticed that although Xiao Ling held the knife steadily, she seemed somewhat absent-minded.

It doesn't feel like practicing martial arts now; it feels more like venting.

Just look at that big tree in front of you, which is almost about to be cut down.

The ironwood, as thick as a washbasin, was cleaved into dozens of cracks.

This startled Lu Zheng.

He turned to the maid beside him and said, "My lord seems to have something on his mind?"

"That's right, it's all because of those remaining sect remnants in the city. The captain sent someone to tell us that he will send someone to assist in the investigation tomorrow, but the credit for finding the Xuan Yin Sect remnants clearly belongs to Miss."

"Now all that's left is the cleanup. Sending other people to help is disgusting. How can Miss not be angry?" the maid complained.

"Who dares to go against our young lady?" Lu Zheng said softly.

"What? You think there's only one aristocratic family in the world? The Great Xia has forty-nine first-class states and hundreds of second-class states. There are so many top-tier aristocratic families that you can't count them on one hand. The Hundred Cavalry Division has the most members among the aristocratic families."

When the late emperor first established the Hundred Cavalry Division, he clearly stated that he would not accept people from aristocratic families. However, he could not withstand the pressure later on. After all, the talents were all in the hands of aristocratic families. Without our support, how could we recruit so many experts? Now, Your Majesty can only accept it with a heavy heart.

Therefore, the game of the Hundred Riders is extremely brutal.

But the more this is the case, the less about relationships matter. Everyone looks at ability, because no one has bad connections.

Moreover, His Majesty is very strict about this bottom line.

Therefore, in the Hundred Riders Division, the least valuable thing is actually relationships.

Only those with ability can be promoted. Another point is that the position of Commander of the Hundred Cavalry has never fallen into the hands of aristocratic families. The maid seemed to have noticed that her young mistress viewed Lu Zheng differently, hence her lengthy explanation today.

This made Lu Zheng realize what was going on; no wonder.

A young lady from a prestigious family would be cutting down trees here because of pressure from above.

While he was lost in thought, Xiao Ling also sheathed her sword and walked over.

She glanced at Lu Zheng but didn't speak directly. She first took the towel handed to her by the maid, wiped her face, drank a sip of the invigorating soup she had prepared in advance, and walked towards the study.

Lu Zheng glanced at Jiangzhu, the maidservant beside him.

The other person gave a look that said they would follow.

The two followed him into the study.

After sitting down, Xiao Ling asked, "Why are you here again today?"

Her tone was somewhat unfriendly.

She was clearly in a very bad mood. After all, the higher-ups had sent people to assist her in the investigation. Although they attached great importance to the remnants of the Xuan Yin Sect, they obviously did not trust her abilities.

Therefore, for this proud and arrogant young lady, it was a great humiliation.

Lu Zheng could tell her mood just by looking at her face, and immediately said, "My lord, didn't you say a couple of days ago that the remnants of the Xuan Yin Sect were eager to leave the seclusion? My uncle's caravan was also about to leave the city, so I thought I'd have him deliberately spread this news."

"I was trying to lure out those remnants of the sects. Unexpectedly, someone contacted my uncle yesterday. I hope we can bring them out of seclusion today—three women and one man. However, we're still unsure if they are remnants of the Xuan Yin Sect."

Actually, once you get here, everyone knows that it's pretty much the truth.

Sure enough, as soon as Lu Zheng finished speaking, Xiao Ling's expression changed immediately, and she leaned forward, asking, "When are we leaving the city today?"

"At midnight tonight, they will leave through the north gate. I will personally go and keep an eye on them then."

"Alright, I'll bring my men with me tonight, but verifying their identities will be a bit of a hassle." As she spoke, Xiao Ling frowned. It wasn't that she was afraid of arresting the wrong person, but rather that this kind of plan could only be used once. If she arrested the wrong person, it would alert the enemy, and there wouldn't be a second chance.

"My lord, I have the means to identify the remnants of sects, so I shouldn't be wrong," Lu Zheng said softly.

"Oh? If that's really the case, you've done a great service, and I'll reward you handsomely." Xiao Ling rarely showed a smile.

Jiangzhu, the maid standing to the side, looked at Lu Zheng with a hint of surprise in her eyes; she really hadn't expected this.

Lu Zheng also has such methods.

Last time I went to Baihualou, I could say the other party was meticulous and I was lucky, but if I can really catch someone this time, then I'll truly have superior skills.

However, a hint of regret appeared in his eyes.

Unfortunately, Lu Zheng's family background wasn't good; his family was in business and had been kicked out of the village.

If the family background is slightly better, it would be a good match.

Even if it is a generation of border generals.

You can also introduce your close female relatives in the household to Lu Zheng.

But for now, it's best to just think about it; if I were to actually say it out loud, I'm afraid I'd be complained about by the sisters in the household.

At this moment, Lu Zheng had no idea what Jiang Zhu was thinking. He simply said softly, "This humble servant dares not take credit. Without you, sir, I would not be where I am today. If there is nothing else, I will go and make preparations."

"Okay." Xiao Ling nodded.

Lu Zheng clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.

Then, after hesitating for a moment, Xiao Ling looked at Jiang Zhu and asked, "Jiang Zhu, what do you think of Lu Zheng?"